LPN The Residence at Vinnin Square

LCB Senior Living•Swampscott, MA

6d•$36 - $39

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an LPN at The Residence at Vinnin Square in Swampscott, Massachusetts. This role is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. The LPN directly supervises Resident Care Associates, monitors residents’ emerging health needs, provides coverage for resident-care staffing as needed, assists with on-call duties, and follows up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The position is per diem, and availability every other weekend is required. The listed wage is $36.00–$39.00 per hour, based on years of experience. The LPN helps evaluate resident needs and develop or revise service plans in accordance with state requirements, assesses resident issues and medical concerns, and supports the delivery of quality care. With written physician orders, the LPN administers topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where regulations allow. The role also supports staffing coverage, documentation, incident reporting, infection-control compliance, teamwork, and community marketing efforts. The position requires good physical and mental health, dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, and the ability to lift at least 15 pounds, carry objects, push and pull carts, and walk, sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, and reach as duties require.

Requirements

Current RN or LPN license in the state of employment.
High school diploma and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting.
Previous health experience in a hospital and/or community setting.
Knowledge and skills necessary to assist in planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards and to maintain quality care.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Availability every other weekend is required.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent the community positively and interact with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy growth.
Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing or revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
Direct and supervise the daily work assignments of Resident Care Associates.
Evaluate residents’ issues and medical concerns and discuss them with the Executive Director, family, and physician as appropriate.
Encourage teamwork and cooperation across departments to address problems and improve services.
Monitor Resident Care Assistants’ compliance with infection-control and sharps-disposal programs.
Participate in community marketing efforts.
Provide direct resident care as needed.
Support Resident Care Associates with assignment questions, concerns, and emergency situations.
Ensure required staffing and schedules, including backup coverage, are maintained at all times.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, communicate through appropriate channels, and help implement changes to minimize future issues.
Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting.
Assist the Resident Care Director with documentation required by LCB Senior Living or state requirements.
Administer topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where allowed by regulation, with written physician orders.
Assist the Resident Care Director with community management, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, staffing coverage, on-call duties, and family follow-up as directed.
Perform other duties as requested.